Shift Engineer

Company Description At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Job Description Multi-skilled Engineer - Blackburn Panama Shift Are you an experienced Multi-skilled Engineer looking for a new challenge? Look no further! Valeo Foods, a manufacturer of some of the UK’s best loved snacks and confectionery, is looking for a new member of the team!

What You'll Be Doing

• Efficient diagnosis and correction of electrical and mechanical faults site-wide

• Installation and commissioning of all new and repaired machinery and equipment

• Assist manufacturing with machinery adjustments, changeovers and set up

• Machine performance improvements and reduction of downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

• Daily responsible utilising the CMMS system as applicable:

• The daily reporting of breakdowns

• Complete all assigned PPM & corrective activities

• Prioritisation of repair work based on business priorities

• Understanding failure – root cause analysis experience of FMECA

• Supporting External Contractors

• Technical support for production when required

• To maintain the highest standards in housekeeping, adopting a clean as you go policy

• To maintain the highest standards in completing paperwork and CMMS entries ensuring the quality of information is clear and concise.

• Supporting with Capital Projects development and implementation.

• Support the CI culture and related projects across the engineering and Production department

Qualifications Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Relevant engineering qualification minimum Level 3
• Able to prove competency in all forms of isolation, electrical safety and safe panel entry
• Experience of FMCG operations
• PC Literate (thereby able to use computer-based maintenance systems)
• Flexibility
• Health and Safety driven

You Will Be

• An "out of the box" thinker who isn't afraid to share a "light bulb" moment!
• Health and Safety driven.
• Willing and able to work both independently and as part of a close team.

Additional Information Join Our Team: If you're ready to challenge the norm, inspire others, and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to become part of the Valeo Foods UK team and take your career to the next level.